Cosmopolitan and Gwyn & Campbell Carbines in the Civil War

Item BKS-11328

Description

For Civil War enthusiasts, gun collectors, and those interested in the history of firearms, this volume provides a history of two unusual weapons, their development, sales to the government to arm cavalry troops, use in the field by known regiments, their post-war fate, and collectibility. Sources include contemporary correspondence and government documents detailing the acquisition of arms. The author has written numerous articles on vintage guns. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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